In a resounding victory for Bologna on matchday 12 of Serie A, they overpowered Udinese with a 3-0 scoreline. Tommaso Pobega shone brightly, netting two goals during the second half (53’ and 58’). Federico Bernardeschi joined in on the scoring spree with a goal at the 48th minute, clinching a memorable day for the team.
The stunning play from Bologna came early in the second half when Pobega managed to find the net. With patience and determination, he took control of the ball from the left flank and unleashed a powerful strike from inside the box, which found its way into the left corner of the goal.
Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini had the opportunity to break the deadlock in the first half but unfortunately missed a penalty in the 40th minute.
Tommaso Pobega was undoubtedly the player of the match, scoring twice and attempting three shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia also had an outstanding match at the Stadio Friuli, making five crucial saves to keep Udinese at bay.
Udinese’s coach, Kosta Runjaic, opted for a 3-6-1 formation, with Maduka Okoye in goal, and a defensive line featuring Nicoló Bertola, Christian Kabasele, and Oumar Solet. The midfield comprised Kingsley Ehizibue, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Jesper Karlström, Arthur Atta, Hassane Kamara, and Nicolò Zaniolo, while Keinan Davis led the attack.
On the other hand, Bologna, guided by Vincenzo Italiano, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Federico Ravaglia in goal; Lorenzo De Silvestri, Nicolò Casale, Torbjørn Heggem, and Juan Miranda in defense; a midfield including Nikola Moro, Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini, Giovanni Fabbian, and Benjamín Domínguez; and Santiago Castro at the forefront.
Referee Juan Sacchi officiated the match at Stadio Friuli.
Looking ahead, Udinese will be visiting Parma for their next firm match, while Bologna will host Cremonese.
With this result, Bologna climbs to 15 points, securing a spot in 10th place, while Udinese remains in a strong 3rd position with 24 points in the standings.
Udinese Substitutions
63’ 2T – Keinan Davis out for Adam Buksa, Nicolò Zaniolo out for Vakoun Bayo
70’ 2T – Hassane Kamara out for Jordan Zemura, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp out for Jakub Piotrowski
Bologna Substitutions
62’ 2T – Lorenzo De Silvestri out for Nadir Zortea, Kingsley Ehizibue out for Alessandro Zanoli
77’ 2T – Giovanni Fabbian out for Ibrahim Sulemana, Riccardo Orsolini out for Federico Bernardeschi
83’ 2T – Benjamín Domínguez out for Jens Odgaard
84’ 2T – Santiago Castro out for Thijs Dallinga
Yellow Card for Bologna
49’ 1T Lorenzo De Silvestri (Fouling opponent to prevent advance)